henrysunset Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 What is your favorite Lego Architecture set? I love the Lego Architecture Series and have built almost every model. I just completed an article on my blog where I've identified my 5 favorite sets under 50$. I'd love to hear what other fans of the Architecture Series think.LINK: http://tomalphin.com...cture-sets.html Some questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on: How many people on this forum have built most of (or all) of the sets in this series? What's your favorite set? What most important for a great set in the Architecture series? Realism, advanced building techniques, great parts selection, the instruction booklet, size of finished model, price? Sincerely, ---tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Great article I have built all 5 of these and agree with you, I cringed when I saw I had to cut pieces to build the space needle, luckily there is room for error. That is why I would replace it with Eiffel Tower if doing a top 5 list. It is always on sale at BN for $31.45 so yes a higher price point but a much better build. I would also swap out the Empire State Building with the leaning tower of Pisa. The later is always on sale at Target for $25 before red card so almost same price point and a much better build both the Eiffel Tower and leaning tower of Pisa at RRP have a better PPP ratio Leaning tower of Pisa $35 345 pieces 10 PPP Eiffel Tower $35 321 pieces 11 PPP Empire State $20 77 pieces 26 PPP Space needle $20 57 pieces 35 PPP I agree with you Big Ben at 3. I would put the White House at number 2, number 1 for investment out of this group, I did not find it to be a sturdy build there was just too much play in the arches and walls for my liking. The instruction manual was a little too detailed with its red arrows. As far as realism I did not like the inclusion of the trees. I believe it is the only architecture set to do this, that is include other non structural components. I understand they may represent the famous cherry trees but it made the set feel more like a creator house. My number one would be the UN I think it is a thing of beauty once completed and on display how the translucent elements catch the sun light makes this a great presentation piece, and yes in my mind I am including the flag poles as structural pieces. The build was by far the best and most challenging IMO I like how you build small intricate rooms that are not even visible in the finished product. It shows the level of detail that went into this where lego could have just slapped a flat 10x12 white tile on top the overlapping technique was challenging to me as I don't have tiny fingers to get in there and there is no way I could build this one without the instruction booklet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmo Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 The Architecture Series models are what led me back to LEGO a few years ago and then to investing in sets. I usually end up buying most of mine from Barnes and Noble since they always have a big supply and I can use my member discount and coupons to get about 30% off retail. From the under $50 sets I think the UN building would rank first. Some really clever techniques and great parts in the set. I think the Rockefeller / Willis Tower are kinda boring but I have some in my inventory to sell next Christmas. Among the larger sets I think the Imperial Hotel would be my favorite. It was a great build and beautiful model, but I was disappointed that the back is unfinished. I guess they could not do one at that scale and include the whole hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 As far as realism I did not like the inclusion of the trees. I believe it is the only architecture set to do this, that is include other non structural components. I understand they may represent the famous cherry trees but it made the set feel more like a creator house. Falling Water had some tree/shrub vegetation, but it's not under $50. While I haven't built all these I've built the Space Needle and the Guggenheim. Both of which I like better than the Empire State Building. I would probably rank the Sydney Opera House and Brandenburg Gate above the Empire State Building, but that is more a function of the source material than the models themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Falling Water had some tree/shrub vegetation, but it's not under $50. While I haven't built all these I've built the Space Needle and the Guggenheim. Both of which I like better than the Empire State Building. I would probably rank the Sydney Opera House and Brandenburg Gate above the Empire State Building, but that is more a function of the source material than the models themselves. I was looking at the landmark series not the Architect series. A lot of people don't know that lego has these two lines with the later having a Frank Lloyd Wright sub theme http://architecture.lego.com/en-us/products/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladner Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 i go and pick up a gugenheim or a rockefeller center at one of my B&****** haunts after I strike out at target or walmart for clearance. for whatever reason, my b&****** always has one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davewager78 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Just finished the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A tad repetitive in places, but i guess not as repetitive as the real thing would have been to build. It's a nice finished article, but i'm not sure i'd want to pay more than the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberry5 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) My 10 y/o has most of the Architecture sets. His favorites to date are: The White House - his first Architecture set Sungnyemun Gate Big Ben Leaning Tower of Pisa Sydney Opera House - he's thinking about trying to save up for the large version Edited December 22, 2014 by jberry5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teohwp85 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 My favorites: 1) Robie House 2) Imperial Hotel 3) Farnsworth House 4) UN HQ 5) Villa Savoye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel007 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 1. Eiffel 2. UN 3. Pisa 4. Guggenheim 5. The Rock As a collector, my key factors that comprise a great set vary from model to model: Icon, qualities of finish, display, build and design, and creativity within the scale. As an investor, I think value will be driven mostly by these factors in their order. I've built most of the sets but got here too late for Hancock. I'd love to know what other architecture fans think will drive value in the long run. Does the first in theme consistently outperform it's successors in retirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giu76 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 1. Robie2. Farnsworth3. Marina4. Villa Savoye5. Fontana di Trevi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick2fun Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hello My favorites bridge tower, white house, trevi, pisa tower and space needle. but what do you think about the Louvre ? on my wish list , I think it could be good investment as it is great to build and has rare bricks in it .. my concern is that it is not so beautiful to display as other buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Robie, FallingWater, Studio, Korean Shengemun, Guggenheim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaends Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 FW, Louvre, Robie, White House, Big Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adobo Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would say venice, berlin, new york, robie house and sungnyemun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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